Peanut Dipping Sauce

1. 1

   Whisk peanut butter, hoisin sauce, water, tomato paste, and chili sauce, if using, in small bowl.

2. 2

   Heat oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes in small saucepan over medium heat until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in peanut butter mixture; bring to simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend, about 3 minutes. (Sauce should have ketchup-like consistency. To thin, add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until proper consistency is reached.).

4. 4

   Transfer to bowl; cool to room temperature.

5. 5

   The sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Serve at room temperature.

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